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What is Hand Hygiene?
a general term referring to any action of hand cleansing
What does Hand Hygiene include?
Washing hands with the use of a water and soap or a soap solution, either non-
antimicrobial or antimicrobial
OR
Applying a waterless antimicrobial hand rub to the surface of the hands (e.g. alcohol-
based hand rub).
When performed correctly,what does hand hygiene results in?
the reduction of microorganisms on hands
Why have Hand Hygiene been poor among healthcare workers?
Heavy workloads
Time consuming
Hands don't appear dirty
Problems with skin irritation
Sinks poorly located
When should you use alcohol based hand rub?
When hands are visible clean.
When should you wash hands with soap and water?
when hands are visibly dirty or contaminated with proteinaceous material, or visibly
soiled with blood or other body fluids, or if exposure to potential spore forming
organisms is strongly suspected or proven, or after using the bathroom.
When should gloves be changed?
1.Between episodes of care for different patients, to prevent transmission of infectious
material
2.During the care of each patient, to prevent cross-contamination of body sites .
3.If the patient interaction involves touching portable computer keyboards or other
mobile equipment that is transported from room to room .
What kind of gloves must be used for surgical procedures?
Sterile gloves
How is Hand Hygiene required with glove use?
Before putting on gloves
Immediately after removing gloves
Gloves should be removed to perform HH during the care for a single patient as
indicated by the 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene
Hand hygiene products should not be applied to gloves
Why should Prolonged and indiscriminate use of gloves be avoided?
As it may cause adverse reactions and skin sensitivity.
Material!
What is Hand Hygiene?
a general term referring to any action of hand cleansing
What does Hand Hygiene include?
Washing hands with the use of a water and soap or a soap solution, either non-
antimicrobial or antimicrobial
OR
Applying a waterless antimicrobial hand rub to the surface of the hands (e.g. alcohol-
based hand rub).
When performed correctly,what does hand hygiene results in?
the reduction of microorganisms on hands
Why have Hand Hygiene been poor among healthcare workers?
Heavy workloads
Time consuming
Hands don't appear dirty
Problems with skin irritation
Sinks poorly located
When should you use alcohol based hand rub?
When hands are visible clean.
When should you wash hands with soap and water?
when hands are visibly dirty or contaminated with proteinaceous material, or visibly
soiled with blood or other body fluids, or if exposure to potential spore forming
organisms is strongly suspected or proven, or after using the bathroom.
When should gloves be changed?
1.Between episodes of care for different patients, to prevent transmission of infectious
material
2.During the care of each patient, to prevent cross-contamination of body sites .
3.If the patient interaction involves touching portable computer keyboards or other
mobile equipment that is transported from room to room .
What kind of gloves must be used for surgical procedures?
Sterile gloves
How is Hand Hygiene required with glove use?
Before putting on gloves
Immediately after removing gloves
Gloves should be removed to perform HH during the care for a single patient as
indicated by the 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene
Hand hygiene products should not be applied to gloves
Why should Prolonged and indiscriminate use of gloves be avoided?
As it may cause adverse reactions and skin sensitivity.
